Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2025-49705
Published: July 9, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU112702
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49705
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Microsoft PowerPoint. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office LTSC
How to mitigate CVE-2025-49705
Install updates from vendor's website.